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A HUON GULF FIGURE AND HEADREST
The figure on cylindrical base with hands below the chin holding two vertical posts, incised ornament to the back; the headrest with pierced support with central stylised figure within scrolling ornament, native fibre and rattan repairs, four sticks joining the top and base to strengthen old repairs, dark patina, inscribed: L.1699/120 110700
31cm. and 12.5cm. high (2)
The figure on cylindrical base with hands below the chin holding two vertical posts, incised ornament to the back; the headrest with pierced support with central stylised figure within scrolling ornament, native fibre and rattan repairs, four sticks joining the top and base to strengthen old repairs, dark patina, inscribed: L.1699/120 110700
31cm. and 12.5cm. high (2)
Provenance
Paul Kibler
Linden Museum, Stuttgart
Linden Museum, Stuttgart
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.